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rainbow pincushion

Mammillaria rhodantha

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese cactus

Similar Species in Mammillaria

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Korallen-Warzenkaktus
Mammillaria prolifera
Least Concern
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golden star cactus
Mammillaria elongata
Least Concern
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owl's-eye
Mammillaria parkinsonii
Endangered
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mother-of-hundreds
Mammillaria compressa
Least Concern
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Golf ball
Mammillaria herrerae
Critically Endangered
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old-lady pincushion
Mammillaria hahniana
Near Threatened
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Heyder's Pincushion Cactus
Mammillaria heyderi
Least Concern
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whitey
Mammillaria geminispina
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of rainbow pincushion?
The scientific name of rainbow pincushion is Mammillaria rhodantha. It belongs to the genus Mammillaria.
What is the conservation status of rainbow pincushion?
rainbow pincushion (Mammillaria rhodantha) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does rainbow pincushion live?
rainbow pincushion is found in Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, Taiwan.
What family does rainbow pincushion belong to?
rainbow pincushion (Mammillaria rhodantha) belongs to the genus Mammillaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
Is rainbow pincushion endangered?
No, rainbow pincushion (Mammillaria rhodantha) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does rainbow pincushion belong to?
rainbow pincushion (Mammillaria rhodantha) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of rainbow pincushion?
The closest relatives of rainbow pincushion in the genus Mammillaria include Korallen-Warzenkaktus, whitey, golden star cactus, Heyder's Pincushion Cactus, mother-of-hundreds.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Mammillaria — 19 Species

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Korallen-Warzenkaktus
Mammillaria prolifera
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whitey
Mammillaria geminispina
LC 🐾
golden star cactus
Mammillaria elongata
LC 🐾
Heyder's Pincushion Cactus
Mammillaria heyderi
LC 🐾
mother-of-hundreds
Mammillaria compressa
LC 🐾
Golf ball
Mammillaria herrerae
CR 🐾
old-lady pincushion
Mammillaria hahniana
NT 🐾
owl's-eye
Mammillaria parkinsonii
EN 🐾
Lace-spine Nipple Cactus
Mammillaria lasiacantha
LC 🐾
pineapple cactus
Mammillaria longimamma
VU 🐾
powder-puff cactus
Mammillaria bocasana
LC
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rainbow pincushion
Mammillaria rhodantha
LC
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royal cross
Mammillaria karwinskiana
LC 🐾
Woolly Nipple Cactus
Mammillaria nivosa
LC 🐾
Pott's Nipple-cactus
Mammillaria pottsii
LC 🐾
fishhook pincushion cactus
Mammillaria glochidiata
CR 🐾
Mexican pincushion
Mammillaria magnimamma
LC 🐾
bird's-nest pincushion
Mammillaria decipiens
LC 🐾
feather cactus
Mammillaria plumosa
NT
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